Don’t panic! There’s one more week for you to get those presents and if you’re still having trouble with finding the right idea, why not pick up a novel and best of all…one that inspired the film! Now obviously, there’s a plethora since the moving picture began and many that have ended up on the silver screen, so we’ve opted for some recent releases that we highly-recommend.
They’re all are available to pick-up now in your local store, or nip online (we’ve even added some handy links for you below) and save yourself that madness of the last-minute panic buying but either way, here are our current favourites that are all perfect stocking fillers…and a bloody bargain! Are you sitting comfortably? Let’s begin…
GANGSTER SQUAD – Paul Leiberman
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Based on his hugely popular Los Angeles Times column ‘LA NOIR: TALES FROM THE GANGSTER SQUAD’, this is the true story of a brutal secret police team operating in 1950s Los Angeles. It has inspired the major new star packed movie of the same name, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film is released on January 11th.
THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK – Matthew Quick
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The award-winning book that inspired the film starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Laurence and Robert DeNiro. The heart-warming, affecting tale of Pat People’s, who after a stint in a mental institution, tries to regain control of his life through staying fit and always looking for the silver lining. When he meets equally troubled Tiffany, he finds things don’t always go quite to plan! The film is looking likely to be a favourite at the Academy Awards, with rave reviews across the board.
RUST AND BONE – Craig Davidson
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The collection of short stories that formed the basis for the film of the same name, starring Marion Cotillard. This book is outstanding – and particularly interesting in that the film takes two characters from two stories who never meet in the book, bringing them together to form a deeply stirring, powerful and uplifting love story. Davidson’s world is dark and brutal, but with an edge of humanity and vulnerability that really sets his writing apart
COSMOPOLIS – Don DeLillo
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David Cronenberg’s masterpiece, featuring an exceptional performance from Robert Pattinson, is released on DVD and Blu-ray this November. The 2003 novel of that inspired the book is a brilliant read and a great introduction to Don DeLillo, one of America’s greatest contemporary writers. This is the story of a day in the life of multi-billionaire asset manager Eric Packer. As his limousine weaves through Manhattan, his world starts to fall apart.
Don’t forget to check out all our other Gift Guides this Christmas 2012. We’ve got stunning gadgets from Firebox that includes a mini HD Helicopter, plus Tetris Lights and Pac-Man Lamps! Or pick up tickets for the award-winning Wicked or even the stunning Harry Potter Studio Tour just North of London.
There’s also the excellent Dark Bunny Tees with their unique designs and a lot more right here.
